O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/11 · May/June 2011 · Q111 Mark
Four identical measuring cylinders contain liquid. Two contain water of density 1000 kg/m³. Two contain paraffin of density 800 kg/m³. Which cylinder has the least pressure exerted on its base by the liquid it contains?
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Ameasuring cylinder containing water, filled to the 40 cm³ mark.
Bmeasuring cylinder containing water, filled to the 20 cm³ mark.
Cmeasuring cylinder containing paraffin, filled to the 40 cm³ mark.
Dmeasuring cylinder containing paraffin, filled to the 20 cm³ mark.
✓ Correct answer
D: measuring cylinder containing paraffin, filled to the 20 cm³ mark.
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